Adoption Pending! My name is Vito! I'm 1 years old. I love treats. Breakfast and supper are my favorite times of day. I love playing with other dogs. Dog parks are high on my list of whoo-hoos, lets have fun! My care givers tell me I'm mouthy, I tell them I have to taste things to get a real feel for them, yep, humans included. I guess the nip to my lady caregivers bum wasn't called for today, but a Doberman is entitled to a little fun ha! She just laugh at me, and half halfheartedly told me to stop. Sure I will, wink, wink, hehe! Well I'm available for adoption if your looking for a fun, happy, mischievous, kinda Dober-boy, See ya! Vito
Vito is a one in a million kind of dog. Sadly at only a year old, his owner died and he ended up in a shelter. Vito was also found to be heart worm positive. Vito has been treated for heart worm and is now in the recovery stage, post-treatment. He is doing very well and will beat those nasty worms! Treatment for dogs with heart worm is very painful for them plus they have to be very quite for at least a month while the body is trying to remove the dead worms waste. Did you know an adult heart worm can be up to 12 inches long? These worms live in dogs hearts, eventually killing the host. Once positive for heart worms the treatment is very expensive, running into the thousands at some vets. If his owner had only given him a once a month heart worm preventative. Well Vito is a lucky guy as we have made sure he has gotten treatment. He will have a long happy life and find a responsible owner to care for him like he so deserves. Heart worm disease is preventable and we do require all our adopted dogs to be on preventative throughout their lives once adopted. To read more on heart worm disease please go to the official heart worm website https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics at the American Heart worm Society.
More about Vito
Good with Dogs, Good with Adults, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Playful, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy
We are 100% volunteer, please read adoption requirements BEFORE reaching out to us.
Home Visit: A volunteer will schedule a home visit to assess the environment and discuss your expectations. All household members, including children, must be present.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
Veterinary Reference Check: Provide contact information for your current veterinarian. All existing pets must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and on heartworm preventative.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
Meeting Dogs: Once approved, you'll have the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs in their foster homes. If you have a resident dog, consult with the foster about bringing them along.
Adoption Finalization: If a suitable match is found, you'll sign an adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Due to COVID-19 precautions, same-day adoptions are currently permitted.
Key Adoption Policies
Age Requirement: Adopters must be at least 21 years old and reside in the home where the dog will live.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
WE do NOT ship our dogs ever!!!
Children: Adult dogs are not placed in homes with children under 6 years old. Puppies may be considered for such homes if a fenced yard is present.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
Living Arrangements: Dogs must live indoors and not be left unattended outdoors.
Training Commitment: Adopters should be prepared to continue training and socialization. Formal obedience classes are encouraged.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
Health Considerations: Dobermans are prone to certain health issues. Adopters should be financially prepared for potential veterinary expenses and consider pet insurance.
Return Policy: If you're unable to keep your adopted dog, UDR requires the dog be returned to them, except in cases involving aggression or biting.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
We follow the Doberman Pinscher Club of America's Code of Ethics. For more information visit the DPCA at www.dpca.org
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